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Maybe ... have to go to that one, too

What was that other buffet place people used to flock to?

Uh, they still have those? I have never been to one ... so ... I haven't missed out?

Instead of talking about who could be an ace, maybe clarify ... who could have an ace-like season? I would guess any one of 3 or 4 of our pitchers could have a career, ace-like season ... I think there is that potential. But ... to be described as a flat out ace? I would guess there aren't many today who could go by that, and no one on the Twins would qualify, imho. I dislike the 'ace' discussions, because we all deem that to be different ... who's the team's ace, who is ace-like, who is an ace ... it gets convoluted and confusing pretty quickly. For me, I like our rotation's potential. No more Bundy/Shoemaker/Happ/Archer types. That makes our rotation much improved over the previous year. But as to an ace ... I think Santana (Johan, not the other one) was our last true ace. I don't see Gray as being that ... but maybe he will pull it out and have an ace-like year. We can hope. And wouldn't that be nice.

Every once in a while I crave a Big Mac ... I mean, what's not to like? But it's probably been 40 yrs since I had one. Does that mean I'm on my way to Heaven?

I just saw a post yesterday on IG where he said he was playing in the WBC for Japan This is a screen shot of his post. Unless the translation was bad or I’ve read this wrong … sounds like he’s going to the WBC? But you are correct in that I don’t see him listed on Japan’s roster.

Maeda isn't going to the pen. The Twins have already stated that. So ... he's the 5th starter. Not sure if that means Ober starts in AAA, is the 6th starter, or works from the pen? Just don't know. Also, Maeda will be pitching for Japan in the WBC ... we'll get a good opportunity to see how he does in meaningful game action. It's been reported that he's ready to go full on.

If you have the Athletic, you can read it here: https://theathletic.com/4156345/2023/02/09/twins-top-20-prospect-farm-system-ranked/ Here are his top 10. You'll have to subscribe to see his write ups on each and for the 11-20. 1. E Rod 2. Lee 3. Lewis 4. Martin 5. Salas 6. Julien 7. Balazovic 8. Prielipp 9. Schobel 10. SWR

I think they'll work it out so that one of Ryan or Gray has the opening day start, and they other has the home opener start. If they can work it that way. Haven't really looked at the schedule to see how probable that would be. Kind of ninja'd by @stringer bell on that.

Okay, done ... it's now a poll ... everyone who commented will now have to come back and vote 😊

? I'm not sure I get this?

Nah ... clickbaits will still be clickbaiting

Right ... seems to me that if it were still a regular Olympic sport, the WBC wouldn't be necessary. It won't be in the 2024 Olympics, but it will be in the 2028 Olympics that will be held in LA. That it was removed is partially the fault of MLB, from what I understand, but not entirely. Mostly it was about scheduling.

This will provide useful when I move back to Mpls and am actually a frequent attendee of games at TF!

https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-twins-scout-mike-radcliff-dies-at-age-66/600249000/

This is why

If Carlos Correa deems Miranda’s body as sexy, I think we’re good to go!

Concur!

And what did you think? Good to meet you in person after so many years!

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Taylor will play CF in Bux’ absence. Gordon or Gallo can spot fill in when necessary but Taylor is the backup. Celestino will remain in AAA to get back some development missed for rushing him up too soon out of necessity. Doubtful Kepler will see any time in CF even if not traded unless everyone else is out

The owners don’t want it either and they certainly don’t want a minimum that is acceptable

Posters and bloggers aren't the Twins org, thankfully. We're all just arm chair GMing here. But yes, I hope that all expectations aren't on Kirilloff's shoulders, it should be on everyone's shoulders.

Yeah, I wish the title of this piece had a question mark in it, because this is all speculation.

Taylor is a one year option out there, giving Celestino a chance to develop in AAA, as his development time was cut short out of need. I wouldn't call Celestino at all redundant, not yet, anyway. Hopefully he will (and should, imo) spend the year at AAA to see where he's at mid-season; and hopefully we won't need him up as we did in the past 2 yrs.